Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Chicago

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles, so Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.

CityTime nowDate
Los Angeles
Chicago

How far apart are Los Angeles and Chicago?

Los Angeles, United States uses Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles); Chicago, United States uses Central Time (America/Chicago). The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

Meeting time converter: Los Angeles to Chicago

Los AngelesChicago
6:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM7:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

This table is for the usual difference; with JavaScript on it recalculates for today’s date.

FAQ

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles, so Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles?

Usually 11:00 AM in Chicago, based on the usual 2 hours gap. Use the live table above for today’s exact conversion.

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